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Channel 4: Cambridge Analytica Execs Boast of Entrapping Politicians, Swaying Elections, Top Facebook Executive Leaving Amid Dispute over Russian Propaganda, Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Drug Dealers, Blames Sanctuary City for Fentanyl, Package Headed for Austin Explodes at FedEx Facility, Activists Protest Yemen War as Saudi Crown Prince Visits Trump in Washington, Erdogan Vows to Continue Military Offensive Against Kurdish Areas in Northern Syria, Nicolas Sarkozy Questioned by Police over Charges of Illegal Campaign Funds from Gaddafi... Читать дальше...

JOHANNESBURG – “This is only the beginning,” Lehlohonolo Majoro boldly stated, predicting a bright future for himself and Bidvest Wits, who suffered the embarrassment of going from league champions to relegation candidates.

Goal has teamed up with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to give you the chance to win a VIP experience on a grand European night

As once-vanished wolves return to Europe and move into urban areas, humans are trying to empathize with the creatures through nighttime “wolf safaris.”

Sixteen photographers capture their answer through stark landscapes, half-lit buildings, and colorful portraits.

Timothy D. Easley/AP Images

Mitch McConnell, the US Senate Majority Leader, and Elaine Chao, the Secretary of Transportation, met through a mutual friend in the early 1990s. Not long after that, they wed — on Ronald Reagan's birthday.

Together, they're one of the most powerful couples on the US political scene.

A forthcoming book by the conservative journalist Peter Schweizer argues that McConnell and Chao may have softened their stance on China because that's where Chao's family does business ... Читать дальше...

PERSON 1: Well, well, well, look what the cat did or did not drag in, a new season. It’s about time this happened or to be honest this season started too early as it was or where the hell have you been, season? We’ve been waiting.

Australia, an extraordinarily beautiful travel destination, a land whose color palette consists of technicolor reef frames, sophisticated cities, red outback sands and soulful indigenous untold stories.

Estambul, 20 mar (dpa) - Turquía rechazó hoy las críticas del Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja (CICR), que puso en duda la credibilidad del trabajo de la Media Luna Roja turca en Afrin, en el noreste de Siria, tras la operación militar turca. Las declaraciones del presidente del CICR, Peter Maurer, están "alejadas de la verdad y son inaceptables", indicó el Ministerio de Exteriores turco. Maurer exigió el lunes en Ginebra más acceso para las organizaciones internacionales independientes en Afrin. Читать дальше...

Almost 50,000 Finns had expressed their support for a citizens’ initiative to abolish the gift and inheritance tax on Sunday, 18 March, 2018. The initiative reached the goal of 50,000 statements of support the following day, ensuring it will be discussed by the Finnish Parliament.

Berlin (dpa) - The co-leader of far-right party the Alternative for Germany (AfD), Alexander Gauland, says it is "absolutely ridiculous" that his opponents are trying to make a political issue out of the alleged extreme-right background of a former employee.The employee, who no longer works for Gauland, had "for a few weeks in his early years" been active in an organization with which Gauland isnlsquo;t familiar, the lawmaker said."Ilsquo;m not going to distance myself from it at all," he said on Tuesday in Berlin. Читать дальше...

Maurizio Sarri plans to stay at Napoli for as long as he can give his all as he continues to chase the Serie A title. Napoli looked to be falling away in the Scudetto race, but they moved back to within two points of defending champions Juventus with victory over Genoa at the weekend. It had been suggested that this could be Sarri's last season with Napoli, with Chelsea allegedly hovering and a release clause in his contract, but reports in recent days have claimed an agreement on a new contract is close. Читать дальше...

Three days after the lawmaker representing Bauchi south senatorial district, Senator Ali Wakili died, the Senate on Tuesday, March 20 agree to have a valedictory session for late Senator Wakili on Wednesday, March 21.

Marichuy didn’t gather the necessary number of signatures to run for president, but that hasn’t stopped a movement’s campaign for political representation.

Monday began with the surprise news that Tronc Chairman Michael Ferro, one of the most powerful figures in newspaper publishing, was stepping down from his position after two years on the job. Hours later, Fortune published a report detailing allegations of Ferro’s inappropriate sexual advances.

München (dpa) - Der frühere «Focus»-Chefredakteur und -Mitherausgeber Helmut Markwort (81) muss während seiner Landtagskandidatur die Talkrunde «Sonntags-Stammtisch» im Bayerischen Rundfunk (BR) aufgeben. «Eine interne Dienstanweisung regelt die Unvereinbarkeit einer Kandidatur für ein politisches Amt und der Moderation einer Sendung im BR», erklärte eine Sprecherin des öffentlich-rechtlichen Senders am Dienstag in München. Markwort hatte vergangenes Wochenende angekündigt, für die FDP in den bayerischen Landtag einziehen zu wollen. Читать дальше...

McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday that it will work with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from restaurants and offices 36% by 2030. The fast-food giant will also reduce emissions 31% across its supply chain by 2030. The effort is the equivalent of taking 32 million passenger cars off the road for a year, the company said. To achieve its goals, McDonald's will turn to energy efficient kitchen equipment, LED lighting, restaurant recycling and other measures. McDonald's shares are up 23.5% for the past year... Читать дальше...

Recent Spanish media reports claiming Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has been negotiating a deal to avoid prison due to his tax arrears are

Armenia has never failed and will never fail to abide by the judgements of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Gevorg Kostanyan, Armenia’s representative to the Strasbourg court, said Tuesday, affirming the country’s deep respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.

The U.S. is destined to keep overlearning the lessons of the last conflict.

In 1967, Danny Hutton, Cory Wells, and Chuck Negron formed the band Three Dog Night. The name was based on an Australian outback saying that if it was really cold, you needed to embrace three dogs to keep warm while sleeping, hence a cold night was a “three dog night.” Decades later, the members of the band learned the harsh truth. One dog to cuddle with was more than sufficient even on the coldest nights. Three dogs were just stinky, slobbery overkill.

In 1967, Danny Hutton, Cory Wells, and Chuck Negron formed the band Three Dog Night. The name was based on an Australian outback saying that if it was really cold, you needed to embrace three dogs to keep warm while sleeping, hence a cold night was a “three dog night.” Decades later, the members of the band learned the harsh truth. One dog to cuddle with was more than sufficient even on the coldest nights. Three dogs was just stinky, slobbery overkill.

exiled Warrior wrote:

The only way I could see Wigan being interested was of there was major doubt over Manfredi getting back to full fitness, otherwise we would be overloaded on wingers. Although Charnley did play centre a few times he was never a regular there and would be a gamble to sign him for that position.

I do think 20+ tries might be a bit optimistic - if he anything like any returning players it will take a while to get back to full RL fitness and getting back into... Читать дальше...

Former Portugal national team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has discolsed Cristiano Ronaldo has been asking about life in China. Scolari and Ronaldo attended the Quinas de Ouro awards in Lisbon, where Ronaldo was voted the best player